Primordial, primary, and secondary follicles (collectively defined as preantral follicles) constitute the most abundant source of gametes inside the mammalian ovarian cortex. The massive isolation of preantral follicles and the refinement of stage-specific protocols for in vitro follicle growth would provide a powerful tool to boost the rescue and restoration of fertility in assisted reproduction interventions in human medicine, animal breeding, and vulnerable species preservation. Nevertheless, together with an efficient culture system, the most significant limitation to implementing in vitro follicle growth is the lack of an efficient method to isolate viable and homogeneous sub-populations of primordial, primary, and secondary follicles suitable for in vitro culture. Our study provides a strategy for high-yielding mechanical isolation of primordial, primary, and early secondary follicles from a limited portion of the ovarian cortex in the bovine animal model. In the first part of the study, we refined a mechanical isolation protocol of preantral follicles, adopting specific methodological strategies to separate viable and distinct sub-populations of primordial (oblate and prolate forms), primary, and early secondary follicles from 0.16 cm3 of the ovarian cortex. In the second part of the study, we tested the effectiveness of the isolation protocol, considering the individual's age as a critical factor, bearing in mind the progressive decrease in the ovarian reserve that naturally accompanies the reproductive lifespan. Our study provides a way for designing quantitative and conservative fertility preservation approaches to preserve organ function and minimize the invasiveness of the interventions, also considering age-related differences.

Age-dependent high-yield isolation of primordial, primary, and early secondary follicles from the bovine ovarian cortex / N. Monferini, P. Dey, L. Donadini, N. Katsakoglou, F. Franciosi, V. Lodde, A.M. Luciano. - In: REPRODUCTION. - ISSN 1741-7899. - (2024), pp. REP-24-0060.1-REP-24-0060.68. [Epub ahead of print] [10.1530/REP-24-0060]

Age-dependent high-yield isolation of primordial, primary, and early secondary follicles from the bovine ovarian cortex

N. Monferini
Co-primo
;
P. Dey
Co-primo
;
L. Donadini
Secondo
;
F. Franciosi;V. Lodde
Penultimo
;
A.M. Luciano
Ultimo
2024

Abstract

Primordial, primary, and secondary follicles (collectively defined as preantral follicles) constitute the most abundant source of gametes inside the mammalian ovarian cortex. The massive isolation of preantral follicles and the refinement of stage-specific protocols for in vitro follicle growth would provide a powerful tool to boost the rescue and restoration of fertility in assisted reproduction interventions in human medicine, animal breeding, and vulnerable species preservation. Nevertheless, together with an efficient culture system, the most significant limitation to implementing in vitro follicle growth is the lack of an efficient method to isolate viable and homogeneous sub-populations of primordial, primary, and secondary follicles suitable for in vitro culture. Our study provides a strategy for high-yielding mechanical isolation of primordial, primary, and early secondary follicles from a limited portion of the ovarian cortex in the bovine animal model. In the first part of the study, we refined a mechanical isolation protocol of preantral follicles, adopting specific methodological strategies to separate viable and distinct sub-populations of primordial (oblate and prolate forms), primary, and early secondary follicles from 0.16 cm3 of the ovarian cortex. In the second part of the study, we tested the effectiveness of the isolation protocol, considering the individual's age as a critical factor, bearing in mind the progressive decrease in the ovarian reserve that naturally accompanies the reproductive lifespan. Our study provides a way for designing quantitative and conservative fertility preservation approaches to preserve organ function and minimize the invasiveness of the interventions, also considering age-related differences.
Settore VET/01 - Anatomia degli Animali Domestici
Settore VET/02 - Fisiologia Veterinaria
Settore VET/10 - Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia Veterinaria
Settore BIO/17 - Istologia
Settore BIO/06 - Anatomia Comparata e Citologia
Settore BIO/13 - Biologia Applicata
2024
1-apr-2024
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